CULTURE
Prefers well-drained, slightly alkaline soil. Remove spent flowers to extend bloom period. Divide in spring as needed.

A late spring flowering old fashioned perennial with a mix of red and white flowers. Full sun. Rich, well-drained soil. Grows to 12-15". Z4

Dianthus 'Rosish One'

BENEFITS
'Rosish One' is another legacy from the lifework of the famous Fleming brothers of Lincoln, Neb., who contributed numerous cultivars of Dianthus and other species to the perennial market. It comes to the Blooms of Bressingham family of fine plants by way of the University of Nebraska.

Its unique flower color and tidy habit are sure to elicit praise from growers and gardeners alike. And despite its newness, the familiar Dianthus habit and spicy scent will bring old-fashioned, cottage-garden charm to any perennial border.

BLOOM SEASON & HABIT
'Rosish One' produces multi-layered flowers of mottled, velvety dark rose. The sculpted petal edges are delicately traced in white. Unlike some Dianthus, flowering persists throughout the summer and even into fall with a delightful fragrance. This introduction also gets high marks in our field trials for its silvery-grey foliage and its durability.

LOCATION
Full Sun. USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 8; AHS Heat Zones 8 to 1.

USE
A natural for the front of the sunny border, and a fine crop for spring flowering containers.

SIZE
Flowers 10" tall, foliage 6" tall. 16" spread in 2 years.

CULTURE
Thrives in full sun.

CULTURE
Grows best in moist but well-drained soils. Remove spent flowers to prolong bloom season. Separate offsets from crown in spring every 2 to 3 years.

CULTURE
Prefers cool, moist, lightly shaded sites. Do not allow plants to dry out. Snap off spent flower heads to encourage rebloom. Divide in fall when plants become crowded.

This bleeding heart features durable bluish foliage and numerous bright pink blooms that last from late spring until fall. Shade to partial shade and moist soil. H 15" Z3

Blooming Range:
Late Spring to Early Fall
Width:
14 to 18 inches
Height:
12 to 16 inches
Hardiness Zone Range:
4 to 8
Light:
Shade to Part Shade
Water:
Normal to Moist
Soil:
Sandy Loam to Clay Loam
 

These self seeding biennials bear spikes of nodding tubular flowers in late spring to early summer. They prefer a moist site in full sun. A charming old cottafe garden favorite.

Large flowers in a variety of colors from June to July. Grows to 4'. Z4

Large, bell-shaped, rose colored flowers in summer. One of the best Digitalis with attractive foliage and large flowers. A true perennial. Full sun to partial shade. Moist well-drained soil. Grows to 3'. Z4

Doronicum orientale 'Magnificum'

2' large 2" bright, yellow flowers in early spring. Very showy. Attractive, free flowering perennial, which brings a bright splash of color to the garden early in the season. Showy, yellow daisy flowers are borne in profusion on sturdy stems in early to mid spring and persist for several weeks. They are the earliest of the daisies to bloom, and make excellent, long lasting cut flowers. The bright green heart shaped foliage grows in low mounds. It goes dormant in the heat of the summer, leaving gaps in the garden, but sometimes re-appears towards the end of summer when temperatures are cooler. Plants are happiest in part shade, but will tolerate full sun with adequate moisture. The more moisture available, the better. Since Doronicum is very shallow rooted, plants benefit from summer mulch to provide a cool and moist root run.

Blooming Range:
Early Summer to Early Fall
Width:
12 to 18 inches
Height:
36 to 60 inches
Hardiness Zone Range:
3 to 9
Light:
Full Sun
Water:
Dry to Normal
Soil:
Mostly Sand to Some Clay
 

Blooming Range:
Early Summer to Early Fall
Width:
14 to 18 inches
Height:
19 to 24 inches
Hardiness Zone Range:
3 to 9
Light:
Full Sun
Water:
Dry to Normal
Soil:
Mostly Sand to Some Clay
 

CULTURE
Prefers average, well-drained soil. Tolerant of maritime conditions. Best divided in spring as needed. 

CULTURE
Prefers sandy loam soil, low in fertility. Generally doesn’t spread. Forms a taproot so division must be done carefully.

A unique and eye-catching plant for a dry, sunny site. Slightly spiny leaves are arranged in a rosette that resembles Yucca. Flower stems shoots skyward in summer and are topped with thistle-like bluish silver flower. An architectural addition to the perennial border or meadow. Found in moist and dry sandy soil in open woods, fields or prairies from Virginia to Minnesota, south to Texas and Florida. Heigth: 4 - 5 feet. Zone 5 to 9.

Richly colored chocolate leaves are borne on shiny purple-black stems. Pure white flowers appear in early fall and last until frost. This fabulous cut flower performs well in full sun with adequate moisture. Z4

Deciduous fern growing to 18" in height, 12" in spread. New fronds are coppery-pink in spring, maturing to deep green and turning bright red in the fall. Fronds persist well into winter. Light shade and moist soil. Z5

Evergreen foliage on cascading stems. Native woodland plant requires light shade and moist well-drained soils. Grows to 15". Z4

Large, vase-shaped fern with upright cinnamon-colored fronds in center. Enjoys shade and moist soil. Grows to 3-4'. Z4

Colorful, hardy fern with burgundy, silver, and green-marked fronds. Colorful accent for shade or filtered sun gardens. Contrasts well with hostas and other bold-leaved perennials.

Height:
8 to 12 inches
Hardiness Zone Range:
5 to 8
Light:
Deep Shade to Part Sun
Water:
Normal to Moist
Soil:
Sandy Loam to Some Clay
 

A tall grower to 4-6', with large broad leaves. A wonderful addition to the shade garden. Prefers very moist site and lots of humus. The sourse of edible 'fiddleheads' in early spring. Z4

CULTURE
Provide light shade and ample moisture in hot, sunny locations. Does better in slightly alkaline soil. Do not allow to dry out. Divide in fall when desired.

Deep pink flowers are held above lofty plants in mid summer. Strong stems are self supporting and tolerate abusive winds and rains. Plant in full sun with adequate moisture. H 6' Z3

CULTURE
Flowers best with cooler temperatures as in early spring and fall. Ordinary well-drained soil is best, but adaptable to all soil types. Flowering is enhanced by removing fruit as it forms. Easily divided by runner separation. Trim runners to control size if desired.

CULTURE
Flowers best with cooler temperatures as in early spring and fall. Ordinary well-drained soil is best, but adaptable to all soil types. Flowering enhanced by removing fruit as it forms. Trim runners to control size if desired. Easily divided by runner separation.

Red flowers with yellow margins. Grows to 1'. Z4

Gold, green and cream variegated foliage adds an extra season of interest to this lonf blooming perennial. Pink to white flowers appear on 2-3' stems. Good draining improves winter hardiness. Z6

BENEFITS
A tap-rooted plant, which tolerates heat, humidity and some drought.

BLOOM SEASON & HABIT
This Gaura cultivar is an erect, clump-forming perennial, which typically grows 2.5-3' tall on rigid, wiry stems. Features 4-petaled, butterfly-like flowers, which emerge rose pink from deep maroon buds. Flowers appear in open panicles, blooming several at a time over a long spring to autumn bloom time. Narrow, lance-shaped, stalk less leaves (to 3" long) are mottled with maroon

LOCATION
Best grown in sandy, loamy, medium wet, well-drained soil in full sun. Good drainage is essential. Remove spent flower panicles to prolong bloom period. Flowering stems may become leggy and flop, particularly when grown in rich soils or too much shade. Plants can benefit from close planting or support from adjacent perennial.

SIZE
2.5-3' tall

USES
Introduction of the Siskiyou Rare Plant Nursery in Medford, Oregon.

CULTURE
Plants (particularly taller ones) may be cut back in late spring by 1/2 to control size. May self-seed if spent flowers are left in place in autumn.

BENEFITS
This Gaura cultivar is a compact, clump-forming, vase-shaped perennial.

BLOOM SEASON & HABIT
Wiry, arching red stems, pink flower buds and 4-petaled snow white flowers (1" diameter) which appear in long, terminal, wand-like panicles above the foliage over a very long late spring to autumn bloom period. Flowers open only a few at a time, and dance in the wind like butterflies, hence the cultivar name.

LOCATION
Best grown in sandy, loamy, well-drained soil in full sun. Good drainage is essential. A tap-rooted plant which tolerates heat, humidity, some drought and poor soils. Remove spent flower spikes to prolong bloom.


SIZE
Typically grows 2-3' tall. Differs from the species by being more compact and more floriferous with flowers being a brighter white. Narrow lance-shaped leaves (1-3" long) are sometimes spotted with maroon.

CULTURE
Thin flower stems tend to become leggy and flop, particularly when grown in rich soils. Plants often benefit from close planting or support from adjacent perennials. Plants may be cut back in late spring by 1/2 to control size. Although the species will self-seed, this cultivar is sterile.

CULTURE
Prefers average well-drained soil. Moist organic soils will promote spread. Tolerates summer heat well, especially if given extra moisture. Plants can be sheared to 3" to rejuvenate. Rarely needs division.

BENEFITS
This hybrid hardy geranium is a compact, clump-forming, low-growing, alpine-type variety which typically grows to only 4" tall but spreads to 10" or more. An introduction of Blooms of Bressingham.

BLOOM SEASON & HABIT
Features 5-petaled, soft pink flowers with dark pink veins from late spring to early summer. Deeply cut leaves are an attractive silvery green.

LOCATION
Easily grown in average, medium wet, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Prefers moist, organic soils. Zones 5-8

SIZE
Height: 0.25 to 0.5 feet
Spread: 0.5 to 1 feet

CULTURE
Cut or shear plants back after flowering to rejuvenate, shape and encourage re-bloom. Side stems may be removed or trimmed at any time to control spread.

CULTURE
Prefers average well-drained soil. Moist organic soils will promote spread. Tolerates summer heat especially well if given extra moisture. Plants can be sheared to 3" to rejuvenate. Rarely needs division.

CULTURE
Prefers average well-drained soils. Moist organic soils will promote spread. Tolerates summer heat well if given ample moisture. Plants can be sheared to 3" to rejuvenate. Rarely needs division.

Bushy plant with brilliant magenta flowers in spring and pungent scented leaves. Full sun to part shade in any soil conditions. H 18". Z4

CULTURE
Prefers average well-drained soils. Moist organic soils will promote spread. Tolerates summer heat better when given ample moisture and partial shade. Plants can be sheared to 3" to rejuvenate. Rarely needs division.